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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12
FARM AND FIRESlOE.

Cinnamon has been successfully in
troduced as . fashionable perfume by
social leaders.
Keep up the boiling for one hour,
when the egg will be, when broken,
light. mealy and most digestible arti-
Gle of diet.-Americdn Ddiry,sdn.
-Doughnuts: One cup sour milk.
one egg. one cup of sugar. one tea
spoonful of salt, two-thirds teaspOonful
of cinnamon, one tablespoonful Of
saleratus. and flour to roll. Roll hin.
cut in rings and fry in very hot lard
Boston Bulletin.
Corn flour makes the best paste for
scrap books. Dissolve small quantity
in cold water. then cook it thoroughly.
BE careful not to get it too thick.
When cold it should be thin enough to
apply with brush. 1t will not mould
or stain the paper.-7he Household.
To prevent ivory knifc-handles from
being cracked. never let knifc-biadcs
stand in hot water Is is sometimes done
to make them wash easily. The heat
expands the steel which runs into the
handle very little and this cracks the
ivory. Knife-handlcs should never lie
in water. A handsome knife. or one
used for cooking, is easily spoiled ir
this way.-.Aibany Journal.
I'm common with clay, ealcareons
earth possesses the power III maxim.
sandy soils more close and firm. and. in
common with sand. the power of making
clay soils lighter. or more open and
mellow. When sand aud clay thus alter
the texture Of soils. their operation il
altogether mechanical: but calcareou>
earth must exert chemical action in
producing snch effects, rs its power is
far greater than that of either sand or
clay.-N Y. Heraif.
"A simple slayer cake is made a
follows: Mix one cup IF sugar with
butter the size Of an egg. one cup Of
milk. one well beaten egg and enough
flour to make a rather stiff batter. sift-
ing one hcaping teaspoonful Of baking
powder with the -four. Bake in three
layer cake pans. For the filling mix
one cup Of sugar with the juice and
grated rind of lemon. three teaspoon
fuls Of corn stare, mixed with Il little
water and c1p of hot water. Boil
until thick and spread ON the cakes
Boston Post.
-''In preparing fowls for the show
room." says the Poultry Monthly. ..givc
a diet of barley and buckwhoae daily
for the morning feed. vegetables and
rice. or corn-meal boiled in(Dilk for the
mid day meal. and full ration Of
whole wheat and sound corn late i'm the
evening. To this diet may be added
during the day, a handful Of sunilower
seed and hemp seed. which will prove
highly advantageous toward heighten-
ing the color of comb and wattlcs. and
giving a rich gloss to the plumage.'
Flour Pudding: One quart of sweet
milk; wet and stir smooihl, into a
little of this cold milk six tablespoon
fuls Of -four. When the remainder of
he milk boils. stir in this wet -four. boil
l.n minutes more and set away to cool.
When cold, add the well-beaten yelks
IF six eggs, then the whites. which have
been beaten to foam that will pile up;
now beat this into the cold padding un-
Ill it all looks even and tight. Bake
another half-hour and serve hot with
he sauce mentioned above. This sauce
S excellent on plain boiled rice. plain
bread or Indian pud'lings.-Tae Caterer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

Is sometimes exhibited in our public exhi-
billions. When we gazc upon some OF the
peculiar freaks dame nature occasionally
INDUCES in, our minds revert back to the
creation of man, ..who Is so fearfully and
wonderfully made" Tho mysteries Of his
nature have been unraveled by DR.. II. v.
Pierce, of Buffalo, and through his knowl-
edge Of those mysteries he has been able
to prepare his s.Golden Medical Discov-
ery," which is specific for all blood taints,
poisons and humors, such as scrofula, pim-
pies, blotches, eruptions, swellings, tu-
mora, ulcers and Kindred affections. BY
druggists.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12
POISON IN WALL PAPER.
The Quantity Of Arsenic Contained in ID
fcrcnt Grades of Paper.

tue Oh tF>eNhc Nousatucu
fcrcnt Grades Of Paper.
Prof. II. Carmichael presented rome
important facts to the American Assoc
iation in his paper on 1.-The Quantity of
Arsenic contained i'm WALLPAPER.
Scientifically speaking. ne said. probab-
" no paper in the market is strictly
free from arsenic. for faint indications
of it may always be discovered when
specially delicate tests are applied. For
the present p'mpose paper containing
less than one iiftieth of grain of white
arsenic to the yard are said to be free.
Thirty-one samples of paper, which We're
regarded as average ones, yielded on
analysis an average Of D grains To the
square yard. 1t was impossible 10 classi-
fy the papers 50 that their prevailing
colors would bear any simple relations
10 the amount of arsenic discovered.
A paper with green gu'und,
in which arsenic might have been
suspected was the only one in
the lot entirely free therefrom, while 4
paper nearly white contained a quarter
IF IA grain. Papers warranted strictly
free from arsenic" by the manufacturers
also con;ainva notable quantities. In
yr.:c-al, arsenic is more abundant in
the figure than the ground. and in
brilliant than i'm the light. monotoned
papers Just now in fashion. Carmine
red is particularly distinguished By the
amount of arsenic it usually yields.
This is to be attributed To the arseni:
employed i'm the manufacture Of ana.
line red. the common red coloring mat.
ter of paper, and from which. in its
manufacture. the analine fragment is
imperfec;ly freed. This same red dye.
with its arsenical impurity. is mfortu-
nately largely employed. on account Of
its resemblance to the more costly
cochineal. in coloring SY-orStcd and
,-oolen underwear. 1t may be easily
distinguished from the latter by tho
redneSs with which it impartS its color
Ia wash water or the skin with which it
comes i'm contact. Unfortunately. there
is no guide in the selection Of papers
free from arsenic except chemical
ANALYSIS. and no security TO the pur-
chaser unless by a prohibitory law duly
enforced. Popular Science Monthly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

fChleaRo Herald.1

II spent my summer vacation in En-.
rope" said Q travelling man for . whole
sale grocery house, ''and tell you they
are awfully slow over there. The mer-
chants have no snap to them. and the men
who supply them with goods and appli-
snces have no enterprise or ingenuity.
Why, in all my travels in Europe l never
saw a grocer who did not draw and meas
ure kerosene oil in the old-fashioned way.
In this country most Of our grocers use
tho oil pump, which throws out exactly q
quart Of oil, no more, no less, at every
stroke"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12
HOW TO JUDGE SHEEP.
Some OF the Principal Points Giving Evil
dence Of Good Qualities.

Some OF the Principal Points Giving Evil
dence OF Good Qualities.
Purity of blood is invaluable, eSpe-
cially in the ma le sheep. rs he is chiefly
to be relied on when crossing or i'm
proving the breed is desired. The En-
ylish downs are considered the best for
producing first-class mutton. while the
mcrinoes are remembered for producing
the finest wool. The principal points
sought for in seeep are those that give
evidence of their fattening properties: a
straight back, broad loins. roundncss
Of body are valuable points. A good
formed animal is one with plenty of
flesh. evenly put on. and rs little bone
rs possible. The following gives re-
quircments for mutton sheep: Head
moderately fine; nostrils wide; eyes.
prominent: ears broad, moderately long.
thin and covered with short hair; collar
full from breast and shoulders. taper
ing gradually all the way to where the
back and head join; neck short. thick
and strong and free from coarse and
NDoSe ShiI, SuouiucIS utostu stuu iuiis
and at the same time join SO gradually
to the collar forward and the chine
backward as not to leave the least hollow
in either place; fore legs. the mutton on
the arm or fore-thi gh should come quite
to the knee; leg with heavy bone ard
upright. clear from superfluous sEsn.
should stand out square and well apa.s;
breast, broad and well forward. keep
ing the legs wide apart; girth or chest.
full and deep; fore flank quite full. act
showing hollow behind shoulder; b:zt
and loin. broad. fiat and straight, fra
which the ribs must spring with kne
circular arch. Belly, straight on under
line: quarters. long and full, with NUT
ton quite down to the hook; hook should
stand neither in nor out. but straight:
twist or junction inside the thighs. deep.
wide and full. wife broad breast, will
keep the legs open and upright; the
whole body should be covered with wool.
Of close texture. of good length and
tine quality.-Prdcticat Farmer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12
Cooking Food for Cattle.

Prof. Wallace has been urging thsr
nse Of cooked food for cattle. He
quotes the experience of feeder in the
eastern countries who aiepted the
system of soaking the fodder with hot
water. The dry fodder. which may be
wheat. barley or oat straw. is chaffed
and laid out in a heap on good level
door. and the concentrated food mixed
with it. Hot water is then thrown over
the pile uutil the water begins to ooze
out at the base. The gentleman referred
to who used wheat and barley straw,
fed 1OS fat bullocks and Sc young cattle
for about fifteen weeks on an average.
The labor was not much increased. and
the boiling of the necessary water took
only about y hundred weight Of coal
per week. His report is that he never
had animals do SD uniformly WE'LL
London (Eng.) Cor. Country Gentlemen.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

WE would be pleased to know OF o. man
or woman who has never had headache or
been subject to constipation. As these
may be in order. Why should persons
cram their stomachs with nauseating pur-
gative pills, etc, which sickcn and debili-
tate when such a pleasant and sterling
remedy as Prickly Ash Bitters will act
mildly and effectively on the liver, kidney,
stomach and bowels, and at the same time
tone up and strengthen the whole system,
causing headache, constipation and all
such distressing evils to quickly disappear.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

1t seems strange that it is necessary to
persuade men that you can cure their dis
eases by Offering q premium to the man
who fails to receive benefit. And yet DR..
Sage undoubte Ia cured thousands Of cases
Of obstinate Cafarrh with his "Catarrh
Remedy" who would never have applied to
him, if it had not been for his offer of the
above sum for an incurable case. Who is
the next bidder for cure or cashl
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

GEN. RrFrs INGALLS,. Gen.
sral, says ST. JACOBS Oil the best pain-cure.
Governors and other officials recommend
Red Star Cough Cure, as safe, prompt, sure.
Price, twenty five cents bottle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

is the lady who uses cosmetics, face lotions,
white lead, bismuth powders, arsenic, etc,
in the belief of enriching and identifying
the complexion. 1t is but temporary. and
ultimately destroys the skin beyond the
power of nature to restore. Stop it'll Stop
il cow, and use only DR., Harter's Iron
Tonic, which imparts the vigor and lowell
ness Of youth.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

The black ironwood of Southern
Florida is estimated to he the heaviest
If more than four hundred trees found
in the United States. its dry wood being
thirty PEI cent. heavier than water.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

II afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.: Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell iess'c'
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12
An Insect Tramp.

r A supposed house-fiy parasite (Hypo-
pms mmscarum) has been found by n
French naturalist. p. Megnin. to be in
reality no parasite. preying upon the
fy's body. but simply the common
cheese-mite (7yrogiyphms scio) awaiting
itself Of the first means Of transportation
to new sources of food supply. The
creature. with q remarkable power Of
adaptation to environment, becomes
greatly changed on attaching itself to
the fly or other animal. but assumes its
original form and multiplies rapidly.
on reaching suitable feeding-grounds.
This discovery explains how fresh cheese
can become infected with mites. even
when carefully placed on shelf away
from all suspected sources of contamin-
alton. -Arkansau Trdreier.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

THERE are thirty thousand brass bands
in this country. That accounts for our ter
rible wind storms-Boston Transcript.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

A SLIGHT COLD, IL NEGLECTED, often attacks
the lungs. BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCuES
give sure and immediate relief
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

No Opinm In Piso's Cure for Consump
ton. Cures where other remedies fail &c
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

Five hundred Cinnamon have de.
posits in a savings bank in Brooklyn.
1t is said that they never draw out aav
money.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

FEMALE dancers were first introduced in
the BALLET in 1851. Some Of them are with
u yek-Cdmbridye Chroniel.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

"WHAT might be considered the shortest
way to spell dog!-K 9."-!yer Age.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

THE Public Awards the Palm to Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar for coughs.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

EVERY miser should have . chest pro-
Decentralization Post.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

The course Of true love may DO
traced in the eight letters produced in
the hearing Of a breach Of promise case.
The first letter commenced Dear Mr..
Smith. then followed MY dear John.
then NV darling John. MY own dar-
ling Jack MY darling John. Dear
john Dear sir. Sir and all was over.
Volumes could not SAY more.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

The home stretch-trying 10 make both
ends meet-yer Hdrsa Nsns.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

The latest thing for breakfast-the young
man of the family.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12
A BONANZA Mine

Of heath is TO be found in DR.. R. Y. Pierces
"Favoritc Prescription" to the merits OF
which, as o remedy for female weakness
and kindred affections, thousands testliy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

LEAD astray-thc shot Of . green sports
man, lonkers Gdzette
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

RAILROAD brakemen should emigrate to
Switcher-land-St. Pani Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

VINO make the best prophets in winterl
Plumbers and coal dealers.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12

RECKLESS men are going to Rouen--S
Poul Herald
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-02-12
ElY'9
CREAM BALM

II l. wonderful
hoe quick Ey's
Cram Balm has
helped and cured me.
Iss.6ered from aexte
Inflammation In nay
nose and head. For
a sceek at q time /
could not see.-Irs.
George s. Isdsos,
Hartford, Conn.
The National tribune., 1887-01-20
BRANDY STATION,
Where the sth N. Y. Cav. Had Its Full Share {
Fighting.

Where the sth n. Y. Cav. Had Its Full Share or
Fighting.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: In your issue
of Nov. % Comrade Parker, LIST Nd. goes for
Comrade Wiles. 10th N. Y. Cav, aud has truth
on his side. The attack was made by Buford
not later than 4:30 on the morning of the 9Th
of June, which date will not soon be forgotten
by the survivors of the Sth NY. Cav, who hold
their annual Reunion on the anniversary of
that day. We had quite lot of trouble both
before and after that fight, but nothing like
the loss met that day ever occurred TO US in
any one engagement.
This was the first time that the cavalry Of
Stuart and Pleasonton met corps TO corps and
the result added greatly to the confidence of
the Union troopers. The attack at Beverly
Ford was made by the First Division, Cavalry
Corps, Gen. John Buford commanding The
advance brigade, the First, was commanded by
Col. b. 4. Davies Sth NY, which regiment led
the attack. We had marched from Catlett's
Station in the night and reached the woods
near Beverly Ford before light. Lying close
till dawn, we crossed the narrow ford In a fog
and at once engaged and drove in the rebel
pickets on their reserve. and then drove the
reserve through the wood, but just at the edge
found ourselves in trouble being met by hot
fire from dismounted men, which checked our
ragged line, broken as we were by passing
through the timber under sharp fire, TO which
We had 30 lar made nO reply.
Col. Davies, who had made his way 10 the
extreme front, urged us forward, when he was
struck by ball. which passed through his head,
and we were forced to withdraw and reform.
BY the time we were again in line we were
Joined by the sth I'LL aud Sd Ind, which made
up the rest Of the brigade. Together we cleared
the wood; and right here let me say that no
three regiments in the Cavalry Corps had a
more cordial mutual respect, which / am sure
is still held by u.s. Let US hear from you,
! Suckers and Hoosiers
1t was right hot. and as the rest Of the Di-
vision Joined in the fight we drifted toward
Brandy Station. Then Gregg began TO get i'm
his work, and but for succor from Culpeper
Stuart would have had a hard time, but as il
was we had TO recross the Rappahannock.
The enemy don't think claimed a victory
If they did hold the ground. No regiment en-
gagged that day on the Union side had more of
IL than ours. Itwas first in and last out in our
division. il was not later than 4:30 a. m. in
going in, and was reaT-guard at the Ford. All
who had hand can safely say il was as fine a
cavalry fight as any during the war, and the
men Of the 10th NY. and LIST Md. need not be-
grudge the 6th n. Y. or any others the piece
they got that day, if they did not begin as soon.
H. A. BULL, Sergeant Major, sth N. Y. Cav.
The National tribune., 1887-01-20
"COmrade. Shake!~

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: 1t is written,
" He who can say / was at the battle of Will
sons Creek deserves the warmest grasp Of the
patriots hand" There should be no quarrel
among the survivors OF that fight The official
reports show that every squadron was engaged
and all did their duty. Had Capt. Cracklin,
who from the simple fact that he was there in
his proper place deserves our warmest friend
ship, headed his communication 1.-The I'd
Kan. at Wilson's Creek" and then confined
himself 10 an account Of the services Of his
regiment all would have been well But in
his attempt TO tell the story of a battle, he
made a mistake that others who served in sub
ordinate positions have made, and after almost
ignoring the presence OF the LIST Kan, LIST Mo-,
Steees, Changers, and Sigel's commands, he
mentions the gallant LIST Iowa only 10 give his
readers the impression that il broke in dis
order.
The list Iowa went into that engagement
handicapped by the color Of their uniforms,
which were light gray-a conspicuous mark
for their opponents. Owing 10 the nature OF
the ground, coversa by scrub-oaks, no regi.
nent could form asberlcct. unbroken line, and
doubt If any regiment did so.
An article has gone the rounds of the papers
In the past year. giving a regiment in the Army
OF the Potomac great praise for bravely going
INTO action but a week or two before the expira.
ton OF ITS term of service: but what OF Sigel's
command at Wilson's Creek2 Composed mostly
OF three months men. mustered on the 9th OF
May, their time expired on the 9th of Aug.
the day before the battle, yet they nobly went
into the night, and like the LIST Iowa and ID
Kan, and all the rest, did the best they could
against the overwhelming numbers hurled
upon them.
Comrades, we have long since settled down
TO peaceful pursuits, aud those Of us who hav,
engaged in business have found that nothing il
gained by abusing those who are engaged in the
same business as ourselves, or by running down
their goods. Let us praise our own, but let VI
not be Jealous OF Others who are doing the same
Above all, let us give every WILSON, Creeker ,
the warmest grasp Of our hand. ID. WmKIK
| son, 20. D. lst No, Plaiishurg n Y
The National tribune., 1887-01-20

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Allow me to
say, in reply to those comrades who ask for in
formation in regard to public lands, that three
mouths ago l moved to this County, located
near the center, took tree-elaim and home
stead. 1t has cost me less than $500 to move
and make all the improvements I have, and
s., 500 of Uncle Sans best dollars would not
buy me out to-day. There is no better climate
soil, and prospects than this part Of the cOun-
try, with plenty of Government land yet to
be had. Our land Office is McCOok, Red Will
low Co., Neb. Any communication asking for
information in regard to this County addressed
TO Box 157, Benkelman, Dundy Co., Neb., viii
be cheeTfully ansWered.-C. D. SKINNER, Ben,
kelman, Neb.
The National tribune., 1887-01-20

Comrade John C. Taylor, No. II Allen Place
Hartford. Conn, has the spendid collection Of
real photographs Of tudr scenes taken by the Gov
eminent photographer lat the front" from
1861 TO 1866. He is arranging these views in
handsome exhibition cases with strong lenses,
and he wishes TO employ some reliable comrades
10 exhibit them. 1t will make pleasant,
easy and profitable business for those who are
fortunate enough 10 get the appointments.
Write TO him for particulars.
The National tribune., 1887-01-20

Of Indiana wishes his army friends TO REMEM.
Der that he and Walter Il. Bowers are proprie-
tors OF THE GEDAEY HOUSE, doth st. and
broadway, New York. Hotel new and elegant
European plan. Rooms 81 per day upwards.
Excellent restaurant. Moderate charges. ARMY
and Navy Headquarters.
The National tribune., 1887-01-20

For Throat Diseases and Coughs. BRowNs
BRONCHIAL IhOcEs like all really good things ire
quehly Initiated Tie genuine sOld only IA boxes,
The National tribune., 1887-01-20
"Gn West. Young Man. ,,

Speakers. singers and actors use Ayers Cher
ny Pectoral; also Ayers Almanac.
The National tribune., 1887-01-20

We The uaersigaed BoRs and Bankers Isfzf nm, all .
ayaea az ne Lostla State Lotteries 0ica mar 30 re,ss
ed at counters. 0'o''s-
u III. O(sLESiSY, Pres. Louisiana Nat,l Rank
-. W. kiLiSkEFH, Pres. state Nat,i Rank
A. BALDWIN, Pres. New Orleans Naf,I RanL
The National tribune., 1887-01-20
TABLE 0FU.S. PENSION RATES.

Compiled rom official sources and showing the amount
of pension which each pensiOner Is entitled under
listing Laws showing Old rates. we'll rates fnr
invalds widows. minor children and dependent rela-
tves Sent 70 any address receipt Of 10 cents Pub
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
Washington, ID. q.
The National tribune., 1887-01-20
II TNPRECEDENTED ATTRACTION
~ OVER HALF A MILLION DISTRIBUTED.
Louisiana State Lottery COmpanv

Incorporated In 1868 for . years By the Ie0slatnra
TOT educational and Charitable purpOses-ith canifai
since been added. 80 R'V'''" HSS
ny an overwhelming popular vote its franchise wa
me part of the present state Constitution adopted Ne
cember I'll, A. ID. 1879.
The oay Lottery rOted ON and eud0r, 6y TIE p.oDzs
Of aug Safe ~ PeDPs@
Hnerer scales postpones.
Its Grand Single Number DRAWINGS tal,a
place monthly, and the Semi-annuaI Draw.
InGs regularly every six months dune and
December.)
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY Tn WIN a
FORFbNE. SECOND GRAND DRAWING CTASs
u, IN THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC NEW ORLEANS
TUESDAY February 3, 1sSz -20Ist Monthly
Drawing f